CARTER FAMILY VINEYARDS, MARLBOROUGH

WINEMAKER / PETE TURNER

5 stars
93 Points

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

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Delicately fragrant, the bouquet shows Gala apple, lemon peel, white flower, and ripe strawberry nuances. It's juicy and finely textured in the mouth with excellent vibrancy, finishing long and mouth-watering.

4 stars
92 Points

Candice Chow

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The glass is packed with lush fruit with concentrated flavour, featuring rich floral, and refreshing acidity drives a long, crisp, satisfying finish. 

4 stars
92 Points

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

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Clear, very pale peach, even colour throughout. The nose is appealing, with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry blossom and rose. Medium-light bodied, dry to taste, with aromas of strawberry and raspberry entwined with cherry blossom, rose and citrus zest. The flavour is concentrated, elegantly fruity, and intermixed with rich floral notes. A touch of sweetness provides palate weight, and refreshing acidity lends a long, crisp finish. Serve as an aperitif or match with sushi over the next 3 years.

4 + half stars
90 Points

The Wine Writer

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Pale salmon in colour with aromas of sweet rhubarb, wild strawberry, raspberry sherbet and watermelon, lifted by floral roses. The palate carries stony mineral freshness with sweet strawberry laces and rose perfume. Dry, fresh and lean, yet elegantly red fruited and floral, with soft acidity keeping it nimble and dancing to the finish.

PREMIUM
91 points

CAMERON DOUGLAS

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A silver polish with a delicate pink hue leads to a palate of fresh citrus and white peach, a lick of raspberry leaf then wet stone and chalk. These ideas follow through onto the palate framed by a backbone of acidity, no tannins and a fleshy, fruity core offering plushness and texture. well made, dry and ready with a leesy, slight reductive finish.